Puerto Rico begins water rationing amid record drought
Rotating cuts will last 48 hours per household as reservoirs drop to historic lows in San Juan and across the island.
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Puerto Rico launched a rotating water rationing program on August 8 after months of record drought left reservoirs at historic lows. The plan forces households to go without water for 48-hour periods.
Puerto Rico's water rationing program began on August 8, 2026, after authorities announced the plan on August 6.3 The rationing schedule requires households to go without water for 48-hour periods on a rotating basis.3 Residents in San Juan and neighboring communities have experienced unreliable water service for more than 100 days prior to the rationing start.2
The drought has caused millions of gallons of water to be lost from Puerto Rico's reservoirs, according to local reports.1 The rationing measures apply to San Juan and other major cities across the U.S. territory.1 Authorities stated the rationing is a response to intense drought conditions affecting the island.3
No relief from the drought is expected in the near term, according to local reporting.1
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